Travel advisory issued to Indians in Israel amid escalating tensions in Middle East

“In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to stay vigilant and adhere to the safety protocols as advised by the local authorities,” the embassy posted on X.

📢*IMPORTANT ADVISORY FOR INDIAN NATIONALS IN ISRAEL*

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— India in Israel (@indemtel) August 2, 2024

The embassy has also provided two 24/7 helpline numbers:

+972-547520711

+972-543278392

Additionally, it has urged Indian nationals who have not yet registered with the Embassy to do so as soon as possible.

Air India Suspends Tel Aviv Flights 

Earlier in the day, Air India suspended its flights to Tel Aviv until August 8 in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The airline, which is part of the Tata Group, usually operates five weekly flights from Delhi to Tel Aviv.

“In view of the ongoing situation in parts of the Middle East, we have suspended the scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect up to and including 08 August 2024. We are continuously monitoring the situation,” Air India stated on X. The airline is also providing a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges for passengers with confirmed bookings during this period.

This suspension follows the cancellation of a flight to Tel Aviv on Thursday. Earlier this year, Air India briefly suspended flights to the city due to similar tensions. Services were resumed on March 3 after a suspension that began on October 7, 2023, following a Hamas attack on the city.